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English 27 Public

Answer questions about conversational skills.

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Listening is just as important as speaking.

True

False

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You show good judgment when you decide in advance what someone is saying and then tune him out.

False

True

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Your ability to learn is improved when you use good listening skills.

True

False

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Poor eye contact may make the speaker think you aren’t listening to what she’s saying.

False

True

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Listening involves much more than just hearing the speaker’s words.

True

False

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When the speaker pauses for a breath, it’s a good time to jump in and say what you’re thinking.

True

False

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It’s okay to let your mind wander, as long as you return your attention to the speaker before he’s fi nished.

False

True

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In the middle of a conversation, it’s important that your comments relate to what the speaker is saying.

False

True

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Watching someone’s eyes, body posture, and expressions can give you important information on how well he’s listening to you.

False

True

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I know it was last week that I went to the state fair. I know it because it was after I talked to you on the phone. The weather was nice, and the exhibits were interesting. I went to the state fair last year too. Have you ever gone to the s

Gets to the point

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Last night I watched a comedy show. It was really funny. The older daughter came home with her new husband, and they got together with each of their families. It was funny to watch them meet one another.

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Gets to the point

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Last night I watched a comedy show. It was really funny. I liked it better than the one that came on just before it. The show has a new beginning now. It seems longer than the old one. I don’t really know, but it was really funny to see the

Rambles

Gets to the point

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I just returned from the grocery store. I saw Melvin in the parking lot. He was loading cartons into his trunk. I ate at the deli. Sara was there too. Then I went to the bank.

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Gets to the point

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I just got back from doing errands. I’m exhausted. I went to the grocery store, ate at the deli, and then went to the bank. I like to get out and get things done, but sometimes it really wears me out.

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Gets to the point

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Come over here a minute so I can whisper something to you without anyone else hearing.

Excluding others

Including others

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Let’s ask George what he thinks about this problem.

Including others

Excluding others

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